New Development in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
526 development projects are moving through Portsmouth, New Hampshire's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (41), commercial (12), residential (6). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-13.
Data through September 13, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionPortsmouth projects (YTD 2026)
526
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,043,213
Portsmouth development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 41 |
| Commercial | 12 |
| Residential | 6 |
What new projects are filed in Portsmouth right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road to West Indoor Recreation and Restaurant | 140 West Road, Portsmouth, NH | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-09-01 |
| Road to the West Indoor Recreation and Restaurant | 140 West Road, Portsmouth, NH | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-08-18 |
| William and Niccola Douglas Subdivision | 409 and 411 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH | Residential,Civic Actions | — | 2026-08-12 |
| Portsmouth Historical Society Office Conversion | 43 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH | Civic Actions,Commercial | approved | 2026-07-21 |
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Recent Portsmouth projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 2 |
| Continued | 1 |
Portsmouth development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
- Boardwalk has indexed 526 development projects in Portsmouth, New Hampshire year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (41). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Portsmouth projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Portsmouth in?
- Portsmouth is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.